Job Description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Housekeeper!

Part-Time 30 Hours per week - 6 hours per day from 2.30pm-8.30pm

At

Small Friends,

we're looking for a

Cleaner

with high standards and a proactive approach to join our team. Your role will be essential in ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our children to play, learn, and grow!


Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here's how we make a difference for you:

Childcare Perks:

Free childcare for the first month and

52% discount

(based on working hours) to support your family.

Holiday and Celebrations:

31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!

Career Development:

Access to

The National College

full of training and courses

Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support:

Enjoy

Perkbox

discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.

Recognition & Rewards:

Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.

Volunteer Day:

1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay:

Up to 12.50 per Hour

Working Hours:

Part-Time 30 Hours per week - 6 hours per day from 2.30pm-8.30pm

Location:

Small Friends Day Nursery, 15 Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2HA

What Your Role Involves

As a Housekeeper in our nursery, you'll:

Afternoon Duties:

Wash up after the children's afternoon snack. Prepare tea for the children.

Evening Cleaning Duties (from 6:00 p.m., after nursery closes):

Clean and tidy all nursery areas. Hoover and mop all floors. Clean and disinfect toilets. Wipe down touch points (e.g., door handles, light switches). Clean window sills and frames.

What You'll Bring to the Role

Exceptional attention to detail. A proactive attitude and the ability to use your initiative. Strong time management skills to ensure all tasks are completed to the highest standard.

About our Nursery

Our nursery offers a home-from-home experience where personal connections and relationships are cherished. We focus on building strong bonds between our team and your child, as well as encouraging meaningful friendships among the children in our care. In addition to our inviting indoor spaces, we are proud to make the most of our outdoor facilities, including our vibrant nursery garden and the nearby Bell Wharf Beach. The garden provides a fantastic setting for children to connect with nature through investigative play and creative activities. Small Friends Day Nursery is conveniently located in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea, just a short walk from the Broadway and close to the picturesque Library Gardens. You'll find us on Rectory Grove situated next to Ugo's Cafe and Wish Boutique. If you're arriving by car, there is ample parking available nearby, and you can also reach us easily by public transport with several bus stops and Leigh-on-Sea train station just a short distance away.



The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.